Sony DSC-T500 Specification Guide
DSC-T500/B
The Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-T500 features 10.1 megapixel resolution, 5x zoom, Optical SteadyShot™
image stabilization, and Face Detection technology, as well as the ability to record 720p high
definition video1 and even take a picture while recording. The DSC-T500 also boasts a large 3.5” LCD
touch-screen display for video and image playback.
image stabilization, and Face Detection technology, as well as the ability to record 720p high
definition video1 and even take a picture while recording. The DSC-T500 also boasts a large 3.5” LCD
touch-screen display for video and image playback.
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10.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD
Image Sensor
A powerful 10.1 megapixel 1/2.3” Super
HAD™ CCD image sensor helps you
capture gorgeous images with superb
contrast and clarity down to the finest
detail. With 10.1 megapixels, you can
create stunning, photo-quality prints up
to A3 size, or crop your images and still
come away with high resolution shots.
Image Sensor
A powerful 10.1 megapixel 1/2.3” Super
HAD™ CCD image sensor helps you
capture gorgeous images with superb
contrast and clarity down to the finest
detail. With 10.1 megapixels, you can
create stunning, photo-quality prints up
to A3 size, or crop your images and still
come away with high resolution shots.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 5x Optical
Zoom Lens
The newly developed Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Tessar® lens enables close-up shooting
up to just .39” (1cm) from the subject (in
Magnifying Glass Mode), while the
optical 5x telescopic zoom offers
superior visual acuity for a compact
digital camera.
Zoom Lens
The newly developed Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Tessar® lens enables close-up shooting
up to just .39” (1cm) from the subject (in
Magnifying Glass Mode), while the
optical 5x telescopic zoom offers
superior visual acuity for a compact
digital camera.
3.5" Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Touch-
Screen Display
Compose and review your images on
a large, bright 3.5" widescreen LCD
(230K) display, and use the touch-
screen interface to navigate menus,
specify focus points, or zoom in on the
pictures you've taken for a closer look
at details.
Screen Display
Compose and review your images on
a large, bright 3.5" widescreen LCD
(230K) display, and use the touch-
screen interface to navigate menus,
specify focus points, or zoom in on the
pictures you've taken for a closer look
at details.
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HD Movie
With the Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-T500,
you can quickly and easily record
video in 720p high definition , and
even take up to three pictures per movie
sequence while shooting . HD videos
are recorded in the MPEG4 AVC/H.264
format, which offers superb image
quality in a smaller file size than other
comparable video formats
With the Sony® Cyber-shot® DSC-T500,
you can quickly and easily record
video in 720p high definition , and
even take up to three pictures per movie
sequence while shooting . HD videos
are recorded in the MPEG4 AVC/H.264
format, which offers superb image
quality in a smaller file size than other
comparable video formats
. This
smaller file size lets you record more to
your Memory Stick Duo™ Media, as
well as upload them to Internet sharing
sites to share with friends and family.
your Memory Stick Duo™ Media, as
well as upload them to Internet sharing
sites to share with friends and family.
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Face Detection technology
Face Detection technology detects up
to eight individual faces and controls
flash, focus, and exposure to deliver
accurate, natural skin tones with
reduced red-eye.
Face Detection technology detects up
to eight individual faces and controls
flash, focus, and exposure to deliver
accurate, natural skin tones with
reduced red-eye.
Double Anti-blur Solution
The combination of Optical
SteadyShot™ image stabilization and
High ISO sensitivity helps compensate
for shaky hands, minimizes blur, and
allows flash-free shooting to preserve
the mood.
The combination of Optical
SteadyShot™ image stabilization and
High ISO sensitivity helps compensate
for shaky hands, minimizes blur, and
allows flash-free shooting to preserve
the mood.
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization compensates for camera
shake to help prevent blur without
sacrificing image quality.
stabilization
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization compensates for camera
shake to help prevent blur without
sacrificing image quality.
High Sensitivity ISO 3200
High ISO settings up to 3200 allow for
faster shutter speed, so you can take
pictures indoors or in low light without
the need for a flash.
High ISO settings up to 3200 allow for
faster shutter speed, so you can take
pictures indoors or in low light without
the need for a flash.
High Sensitivity Mode for Movies
When shooting movies in low-light
situations, you can use High Sensitivity
mode to help ensure clear results.
When shooting movies in low-light
situations, you can use High Sensitivity
mode to help ensure clear results.
Red-eye Correction:
Reduces common red-eye problems.
Reduces common red-eye problems.
Convenient photo modes
Choose from eleven convenient photo
modes to quickly adjust for specific
shooting conditions. Photo modes
include Auto, Program Auto, and Scene
selections, such as High Sensitivity, Soft
Snap, Twilight Portrait, Twilight,
Landscape, High Speed Shutter, Beach,
Snow, and Fireworks.
Choose from eleven convenient photo
modes to quickly adjust for specific
shooting conditions. Photo modes
include Auto, Program Auto, and Scene
selections, such as High Sensitivity, Soft
Snap, Twilight Portrait, Twilight,
Landscape, High Speed Shutter, Beach,
Snow, and Fireworks.
Burst Mode
You can fire up to 100 shots at
approximately .74 second intervals (at
any resolution; VGA to high resolution
mode).
You can fire up to 100 shots at
approximately .74 second intervals (at
any resolution; VGA to high resolution
mode).
Function Guide
This beginner-friendly optional function
helps navigate through the various
functions and settings displaying the
description of chosen functions or
settings on the LCD screen.
This beginner-friendly optional function
helps navigate through the various
functions and settings displaying the
description of chosen functions or
settings on the LCD screen.
16:9 High Resolution Mode
Using the 16:9 High Resolution Mode,
you can record high resolution images
in the 16:9 aspect ratio favored by
HDTVs. This setting is ideal if you plan to
view your images on a compatible
HDTV and invite friends and family
members over
for a slideshow.
Using the 16:9 High Resolution Mode,
you can record high resolution images
in the 16:9 aspect ratio favored by
HDTVs. This setting is ideal if you plan to
view your images on a compatible
HDTV and invite friends and family
members over
for a slideshow.
4MB Internal Memory
With 4MB
With 4MB
of internal memory, you can
still capture a limited number of shots,
even without Memory Stick Duo™
Media inserted.
even without Memory Stick Duo™
Media inserted.
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Memory Stick Duo™ Media
Convenience
A built-in slot accepts Memory Stick
Duo™ Media or Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ Media. Both sold separately.
Convenience
A built-in slot accepts Memory Stick
Duo™ Media or Memory Stick PRO
Duo™ Media. Both sold separately.
Stamina® Battery Power
Provides extended battery life and
shooting capacity when using a fully-
charged lithium-ion battery. The
included battery supports up to 160
shots
Provides extended battery life and
shooting capacity when using a fully-
charged lithium-ion battery. The
included battery supports up to 160
shots
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
HDTV Compatibility
BRAVIA® Sync™
PhotoTV HD
Wide Zoom display
PHOTOMUSIC feature
In-Camera Retouching Tools
Multi-Purpose Resize function
Picture Motion Browser ver. 3.1